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R826 WBL

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,892 mi
Last recorded185,892 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 WBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 185,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 185,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 184,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 172,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 172,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 164,987 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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R826 WBL is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R826 WBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R826 WBL registered?

R826 WBL is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R826 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 WBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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